How to Prevent Damage to your home

8/5/2021 (Permalink)

When trees fall, know who to call

Storms are as unexpected as the damage they bring. However, with the right preparation, much of the storm damage can be circumvented or averted altogether. Here are some tips below to help avoid the damages future storms may carry. When disaster strikes let us be the ones you call. 

Clean Your Gutters

As it rains, and your gutters are clogged from a lack of cleaning, overflow will run down into your home. Often, this water will remain undetected and sit pooled up. Over time, mold growth occurs in these areas that have remained moist. Cleaning your gutters and ensuring they are sturdy before the rain comes can minimize the damage a storm may cause.

Landscaping and drainage

Depending on the land your home was built on, water runoff after any amount of rain can accumulate around your foundation, in turn causing a flood in your home. Fortunately, there are solutions with specialized landscaping. Better pathways can be made for water runoff, guiding the water away from your home. If you notice puddles or water accumulation near your home when it rains, contact a professional to help, before a storm comes. This will make a difference in whether your home is damaged or not.

Damaged or Dead Trees 

Severe damage often occurs when a tree or limbs break off and topples onto or even into a home. Snow and rain can weigh down trees, while wind causes them to bend. If this happens to trees and limbs that are dead or damaged, there’s a high chance that they will break. Before the storm season comes, be sure to trim your trees, and remove all dead limbs.